Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.035" X 260cm Recalled by Nipro Medical Corporation Due to Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami, FL recalled their AquaLiner...

Date: July 27, 2012
Company: Nipro Medical Corporation
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Nipro Medical Corporation directly.

Affected Products

AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire 0.035" X 260cm, Angle/ Stiff. AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire is designed for use in angiographic procedures to introduce/ position catheters and interventional devices within the vasculature.

Quantity: 1500

Why Was This Recalled?

Nipro Medical Corporation, Miami, FL recalled their AquaLiner Hydrophilic Guidewire because the wires contain insufficient lubricity which causes them to get stuck in the housing and become nonfunctional.

Where Was This Sold?

Worldwide Distribution-Distributed in the state of New York and the countries of Spain, Germany, Argentina, Panama, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Brazil.

About Nipro Medical Corporation

Nipro Medical Corporation has 11 total recalls tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report